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Sun - Early works to 1800
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The distance of the sun from the earth determined, by the theory of gravity. Together with several other Things relative to the same Subject. By Dr Matthew Stewart, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh. Being a supplement to Tracts physical and mathematical, lately published by the same author.
Stewart, Matthew, 1717-1785.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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A critical inquiry into the motion of the sun and stability of the earth. By Godfrey Mccalman, Surgeon in Greenock.
McCalman, Godfrey.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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A treatise on the sublime science of heliography, satisfactorily demonstrating our great orb of light, the sun, to be absolutely no other than a body of ice! ... By Charles Palmer, gent.
Palmer, Charles (Accountant)Date: 1798- Books
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An inquiry into the Copernican system respecting the motions of the heavenly bodies, Wherein it is proved, in the clearest Manner, that the earth has only her diurnal motion, and that the sun revolves round the world; together with an attempt to point out the only true way whereby mankind can receive any real benefit from the study of the heavenly bodies. By John Cunningham.
Cunningham, John, of Deptford.Date: 1789- Books
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Reflections on the nature of light and fire: wherein the received opinion of the sun's heat, is attempted to be refuted by natural and philosophical observations.
Cussans, Thomas, active 1783.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]